Program
Panel Discussion
Climate Finance
Pacific Regional Dialogue on Energy Transition Investments and Finance
About this session
Attendees will engage in high-level ministerial and multi-stakeholder dialogues focused on mobilizing investment, improving access to finance, and accelerating renewable energy deployment across Pacific SIDS. The event will feature ministers, heads of regional organizations, development finance institutions, investors, utilities, and industry leaders discussing pathways to strengthen energy security, enhance project bankability, and scale implementation. Participants will contribute to shaping Pacific SIDS investment and finance priorities for COP31. The dialogue aims to adopt a Pacific SIDS Statement on Energy Transition Investments and Finance.
Topics
Action agenda
Climate themes
Speakers
SW
H.E. Surangel S. Whipps, Jr.
Panellist
President of the Republic of Palau
LF
Hon. Lord Fakafanua
Panellist
Prime Minister of Tonga
FT
Hon. Filipe Q Tuisawau
Panellist
Minister of Public Works, Meteorological Services & Transport of Fiji
RR
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu
Panellist
Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy, Environment, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management, Vanuatu
RR
Ms. Rhonda Robinson
Moderator
Director for the Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division
SPC
SPC
Session details
Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Organised by
IRENA, SPC and Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport - Fiji
Places
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160 taken
WEB ID
3S3MG7WR
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